A comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with wood. Woodworkers, crafters, carpenters, all will find extensive information about woods used regularly -- AND you'll discover some new ones. Colorful, easy-to-use book features: - How trees are converted into boards and veneers - How to convert your own trees into boards - Woods that incorporate beautiful natural effects - A list of woods available from sustainable sources - Useful advice on buying and storing lumber. "The Real Wood Bible" is an extensive, illustrated A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods. Each wood type is shown with a color illustration demonstrating the potential beauty of both the finished and unfinished grain. A special section on sustainability is included, with an introduction to key conservation issues. Please Note: Due to weight, this product must be shipped by Priority Mail ($5.5o total S&H fee, instead of $3.5o). If you forget to choose Priority Mail during checkout, we will select it for you. Sorry, but this is heavy!